Negri Sembilan cops arrest 54 for illegal gambling in 10-day ops

SEREMBAN: Some 54 individuals have been arrested in a 10-day operation against illegal gambling activities in Negri Sembilan, says the police.

State Criminal Investigations Department head ACP Muhammad Izzudin Runggai said a series of raids were conducted over a 10-day period in conjunction with Chinese New Year beginning Jan 24 where police seized almost RM5,600.

"We have since conducted a total of 20 raids under Op Limau of which four were against online gambling activities, 11 involving illegal four-digit operations and five for gambling inside a building.

"The police will continue to carry out such raids, especially against online and related gambling activities, and there will be no compromise," he said in a statement.

He said Op Limau will continue until Feb 7.

ACP Muhammad Izzudin appealed to the public to inform the police if they knew of any such activity

He said they can call its operations centre at 06-768 2222, the state police contingent hotline at 018 649 5106 or the nearest police station.